Northern Switzerland
Travel Guide





Visit Northern Switzerland
Where to stay in Northern Switzerland

Old Town Zürich
Old Town Zürich is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like St. Peter Church and Beyer Clock and Watch Museum. See more of Zürich by jumping on the metro at Paradeplatz Tram Stop or Rennweg Tram Stop.

Zürich Center
While you're in Zürich Center, take in top sights like Lindenhof or Swiss Casinos Zurich, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Rennweg Tram Stop or Sihlstrasse Tram Stop.

Basel City Centre
Museums, art galleries, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Basel City Centre. Make a stop by Basler Muenster or Munsterplatz while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Marktplatz Tram Stop or University Tram Stop to get around town.

Niederdorf
Visitors often come to Niederdorf for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Central Library Zurich and Polybahn Funicular. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you catch a ride at Rudolf-Brun-Brucke Station.

District 2
Lake views, spas, and gardens highlight some notable features of District 2. Make a stop by FIFA World Football Museum or Tonhalle Zurich while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Morgental Tram Stop or Butzenstrasse Tram Stop to get around town.

Langstrasse
Noted for its bars and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Langstrasse. Top attractions like Kanzlei Flea Market and Helvetia Square are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Helvetiaplatz Tram Stop or Backeranlage Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Popular places to visit

Rhine Falls
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rhine Falls during your travels in Laufen-Uhwiesen. Discover the waterfalls while you're in the area.

Zoo Zurich
Why not meet the animals who call Zoo Zurich home during your travels in Zürich? Attend a sporting event in this culturally rich area.

Swiss National Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Swiss National Museum during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this vibrant area.

Bahnhofstrasse
You can search for that perfect souvenir at Bahnhofstrasse during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Zürich Opera House
You can make plans for a show at Zürich Opera House during your trip to Zürich. Wander the lakeside in this culturally rich area.

Basel Zoo
See the exotic and native animals who call Basel Zoo home during your travels in Basel. Experience the museums and art scene in this walkable area.
- Letzigrund Stadium
- Rhine Falls
- Zoo Zurich
- Hallenstadion
- Swiss National Museum
- Bahnhofstrasse
- Lindt & Sprüngli Chocolateria
- ETH Zurich
- St. Jakobshalle
- Zürich Opera House
- Basel Zoo
- Congress Center Basel
- Lindenhof
- Zurich Town Hall
- University of Zurich
- Kunsthaus Zurich
- Marktplatz
- Aquabasilea
- Basler Muenster
- FIFA World Football Museum
- Paradeplatz
- Tamina Thermal Baths
- Uetliberg
- Basel Art Museum
- Dreilaendereck
- Alpamare Water Park
- Walensee
- Beyeler Foundation
- Säntis
- Abbey of St. Gall
- Kybunpark
- Sole Uno